Troops Apprehend Father and Son Suspects in Sokoto Forest
Nigerian Army and allied forces have arrested two suspected terrorists, Muhammadu Ali and his son, Umaru Ali, in Bauni Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The operation was conducted by troops of the 248 Battalion, supported by the French Special Forces and the NCTC-Office of the National Security Adviser tactical team. The suspects were apprehended at around 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
During the operation, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine containing three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, N9,760 (approximately $2.70 USD), and three motorcycle tubes.
The suspects are now in the custody of the 8 Military Intelligence Battalions for further investigation.
Sokoto State: Troops and Allied Forces Arrest Father and Son Suspects
- Troops of the Nigerian Army and allied forces apprehended two suspected terrorists, Muhammadu Ali and his son, Umaru Ali, in Bauni Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
- The operation was conducted by the troops of the 248 Battalion, supported by the French Special Forces and the NCTC-Office of the National Security Adviser tactical team.
- The suspects were arrested around 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
- During the operation, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine containing three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, N9,760 (approximately $2.70 USD), and three motorcycle tubes.
- The suspects are being held by the 8 Military Intelligence Battalions for further investigation.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
